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Time to put our sportswomen on a pedestal
You might wonder if women’s sport has much of a history judging by the dearth of visible signs of achievement.
Giving 100%
‘There is an element of being an obsessive masochist’
Katherine Grainger is not only Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, she is now Dame Katherine. In honour of her newly-bestowed
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RFU turn the clock back on Red Roses
Even as the last flake of glitter confetti settles on the outfield at Lord’s, comes news of a decision by
‘Good sport is good sport whoever’s playing’
The Mixed Zone’s Laura Winter was the stadium presenter at Lord’s for the World Cup final. Here, she relives the
‘One of most significant moments in women’s sport’
It won’t have troubled the Richter Scale, but there was an identifiable earthquake at Lord’s yesterday. The same Lord’s that
‘We just want the final to be here now’
England’s cricketers have the opportunity to write themselves into the history books when they take on India today at a
Coultard relives football’s growing pains
The Lionesses are building upon the platform and legacy established by players from the past like Gillian Coultard. The former
Lioness Scott reaps benefits of game’s progress
As England kick off their European Championship campaign against Scotland tonight, The Mixed Zone’s Katie Whyatt talks to midfielder Jill
Lionesses’ chance to leave lasting legacy
As the European Championship kicks off in Holland, with England among the favourites, Gail Emms discovers what one promising young
Kinghorn’s chance to shine at London 2017
Will Moulton tells the inspiring story of the young wheelchair athlete, Sammi Kinghorn, who is poised to follow the success
Casual Sexism: And Why Andy Murray Won’t Stand For It –
Just don’t be the journalist who asks Andy Murray a historical tennis question while forgetting the existence of women. Here’s
Lacrosse’s all-singing, all-dancing, fun-loving girls
Twenty-five nations compete in the Lacrosse World Cup in Surrey over the next ten days. None, though, will enjoy themselves
‘It was a lot of fun out in the middle at the time’
The Mixed Zone’s cricket columnist Tammy Beaumont put on a record 275-run stand with Sarah Taylor in the World Cup
Is it heresy to think men’s sport is superior?
As the thunderous collisions of human wildebeest stampeded across the screen from New Zealand, a wild heresy crossed my mind.
Racing caught in the bulimia trap
After Jenny Wallwork revealed the problem of bulimia among elite athletes, The Mixed Zone’s editor Sue Mott hears from leading
Wallwork helps others face up to bulimia
Jenny Wallwork was once one of the top five badminton players in the world. But all the time she was
ACTION WOMEN OF THE MONTH – JUNE
Outstanding performances in sports as diverse as boxing, cricket, rugby, climbing and taekwondo make up the June list for our
Conquering the world at 64
Late entrant Sue Yeomans has taken the world of pole vaulting by storm and holds multiple titles and record in
Parris relishes life with her England family
As Nikita Parris prepares for her tournament debut with the Lionesses, Katie Whyatt catches up with the Manchester City striker
‘Ditch Simon Cowell Approach to funding’
UK Sport is facing a rebellion from eleven national governing bodies over how they allocate funding to Olympic-level sports. In
KJT can lead British hopes at London 2017
With the trials for Britain’s World Championships team being held this weekend, The Mixed Zone’s Katie Smith casts her eye
Muir stands on edge of greatness
Laura Muir, Britain’s reigning golden girl of athletics, has a history of finding ways not to win at the major